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Category LeadWe are committed to connecting Canadians through unique partnerships, our world-class network and content Canadians love- and our innovative team is growing. We are looking for dedicated team members to join our Corporate team who have a genuine passion for making positive impacts on customers and the communities where we live and work. We have a variety of business units with exciting and meaningful work waiting for you, including Communications, HR, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Supply Chain, Finance, and Real Estate. If you are considering your next step, we have exciting opportunities waiting for you. Come build a rewarding career at Rogers and be a driving force behind our success story!
Who we're looking for:The Procurement IT professional services team is seeking a Category Lead eager to join our team. Reporting to Director, Procurement IT Services, the Category Lead will be proficient within the spend category and work with business partners to manage the strategic direction, total cost of ownership and risk. Your task will be to establish optimal commercial arrangements for next generation Cybersecurity and IT professional services aligned with Rogers strategic business objectives. Your procurement and business acumen will advance Procurement's trusted advisor status, optimize spend and value for money, drive best practices and provide future-focused strategies to achieve Rogers' goals.
You are a business partner oriented candidate who has a strong understanding of Procurement policies and practices, competitive bid and contract negotiation experience, financial and cost modeling skills, and proven relationship management experience. You are a creative, critical thinker with business and financial acumen who champions innovation, change and process improvement. You are a professional communicator, influencer and negotiator able to build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. You are able to seek, analyze and translate facts and data into key insights, concepts and recommendations to enable effective decision making. You are a strong collaborator and experienced at presenting technical topics with confidence to senior business partners/leaders. You excel in a fast paced, changing environment and have the ability to effectively resolve multi-party conflicts. You excel in a culture of continuous improvement leveraging innovation and system based tools to increase efficiency and value while delivering an intuitive user-friendly experience for internal and external stakeholders.
What you'll do:
Manage and own assigned spend category strategies to drive towards procurement and company objectives and business partner goals.
Manage acquisitions of materials, supplies, equipment, and services and review purchase requisitions for accurate data and appropriate authorization.
Leads and ensures usage of Procurement tools, processes, policies and standards
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to influence, develop, and gain buy-in on aligned category strategies and advance key supplier partnership aligned with such strategy with a focus on strategic opportunities.
Provide leadership and guidance to business partners and the IT Procurement team on best-in-class procurement practices, on-going advancements and opportunities associated with assigned categories, and strategic category insights to support delivery of company objectives.
Provide professional and technical acumen for preparing Requests for Proposals (RFP’s), contracts, bid proposals and compare bids and evaluates options.
Supports the IT Professional Services Team to ensure their sourcing initiatives are on-track to deliver value.
Lead and own relationships with assigned suppliers within your categories, ensuring fulfilment of contractual obligations and business partner requirements.
Act as a first level escalation point for issues related to suppliers for which you are identified as the procurement prime.
Manage assigned supplier issue and dispute escalations to settlement, including negotiations and settlement agreement execution.
Responsible for building, maintaining, and enhancing solid relationships with key internal stakeholders across the organization to ensure suppliers within the category and the category strategy are meeting business needs.
Challenging the status quo by actively participating in and taking an active role in the continuous improvement, implementation of innovations and automations to create best-in-class procurement practices that are intuitive and user-friendly for internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Implement and champion ethical procurement practices, procurement policies, supplier social responsibility objectives, and supplier diversity and sustainability programs.
Act as internal consultant to business owners on sourcing practices, supplier performance, compliance, and risk management policies, processes, and procurement standard practices.
What you bring:
University degree in business, engineering, computer science, math, or related field with a general understanding of business operations, financial modeling, and subject matter expertise to influence business decisions.
3 years+ procurement, telecommunications, IT or equivalent experience
Experience managing complex projects in telecommunications industry or IT is a strong asset
Procurement designation/certification desirable but not required - Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC)
Excellent communications, listening and influencing skills, able to communicate complex information to decision makers and key stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
Critical thinking mindset and analytic skills. Creativity to seek, encourage and find non-traditional approaches
Professional executive presence with a demonstrated ability to navigate difficult situations through relationship building and influencing others
Results-driven both short and long term
Ability to execute against multiple projects and excel in a fast-paced, results-oriented work environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
a demonstrated collaborator
High standard of computer and data manipulation and interpretation skills – particularly in relation to financial, project management and technical applications
What's in it for you?We believe in investing in our people and helping them reach their potential as valuable members of our team. As part of our team, you’ll have access to a wide range of incredible resources, growth opportunities, discounts, and perks, including:
Competitive & flexible health and dental benefits, pension plan, RRSP, TFSA, and Stock matching programs.
Discounts: Enjoy up to 50% off Rogers Services and Blue Jays Tickets, 25% off TSC items, and a 20% discount on all wireless accessories sold in Rogers stores.
Paid time off for volunteering
Company matching contributions to charities you support
Rogers First: priority in applying to internal roles of interest
Wellness Programs:
Homewood employee & family assistance program
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Virtual therapy sessions
Low or no-cost fitness membership.
Our commitment to the environment and diversity:
Work for an organization committed to environmental protection
Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion with employee resource groups supporting equity-deserving groups including groups representing People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Women. We all bring something different, and we know what makes us different makes us great.
To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role.
Schedule:Full timeShift: DayLength of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)Work Location:8200 Dixie Road (101), Brampton, ONTravel Requirements: Up to 10%Background Check(s) Required:
To support career growth, collaboration, and high-performing teams, all Corporate Employees are expected to work onsite. We believe that in-person connection strengthens our culture and drives industry-leading performance.
At Rogers, we believe the key to a strong business, is a diverse workforce where equity and inclusion are core to making everyone feel like they belong. We do this by embracing our diversity, celebrating our different perspectives, and working towards creating environments that empower our people to bring their whole selves to work. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We recognize the business value in creating a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential by removing any barriers for equal participation. We work with our candidates who are experiencing a disability throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to our recruiters and hiring managers to begin a conversation about how we can ensure that you deliver your best work. You matter to us! For any questions, please visit the Recruitment Process FAQ.
Location: Brampton, ON, CA
Being a Rogers team member comes with some great perks & benefits including:
Health & well-being benefits
Donation matching
Paid time off for volunteering
Wealth Accumulation including: Pension plan & Employee stock options
Generous employee discounts
Leadership development, Mentorship, and Coaching programs
*available for full-time and part-time permanent employees, some restrictions apply
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